May 2016 – Kenowa Ambucs

Kenowa Courier – 5/17/16

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The Official Newsletter of the Kenowa Chapter of AMBUCS – Chartered May 28, 1957. President: Mavis Byers – Vice-President: Dawn Martinson – Treasurer: Doug Levering Secretary: Andrea Spagnoulo – Sergeants: Rod Weersing and David Hodge www.kenowaambucs.com www.facebook.com/KenowaAMBUCS Today’s Meeting: 15 Continue reading Kenowa Courier – 5/17/16→

Our Purpose: Inspiring Mobility & Independence

Our Mission:
Inspiring people to conquer challenges related to mobility and independence, through a nationwide network of volunteer chapters, working in partnership with physical, occupational and speech therapists; by providing Amtryke adaptive trykes, scholarships for therapists and many forms of community service.

We're not your typical Christian business club. In 1922, AMBUCS began life as American Business Clubs, a membership organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities. As our model changed to a more standard 501(c)(3) charitable organization, that name no longer described us. So, in 1961, we shortened it to AMBUCS (pronounced AM-BUCKS). It’s weird but so are we, so it fits.

We're probably most well-known by making and giving away therapeutic tricycles (Amtrykes), which we started in the 90's as a national project. AMBUCS now has more than 5,000 members in more than 150 chapters in over 30 states. Our members fundraise for and give away about 3,500 Amtrykes each year. But that's only one part of what we do.

Our members work on a grassroots level to fulfill our purpose, Inspiring Mobility & Independence. In addition to Amtrykes, we also help make playgrounds and beaches more accessible and help individuals get equipment they need to be more independent at home.

If you're interested in learning more or joining our group, please join us at an upcoming meeting!